Barcombe Road, Preston, Paignton, TQ3 1PZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TQ3 1PZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.3%	50.8%	0.5%	51.0%	-0.2%
Male	49.7%	49.2%	-0.5%	49.0%	0.2%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of TQ3 1PZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	19.6%	28.4%	8.8%	37.9%	-9.5%
Married: Opposite sex	65.1%	58.3%	-6.8%	44.2%	14.1%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	0.4%	1.9%	1.5%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	5.5%	4.5%	-1.0%	9.1%	-4.6%
Widowed	9.4%	6.1%	-3.3%	6.1%	0.0%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	57%	57.6%	0.6%	48.4%	9.2%
Good health	29%	29.9%	0.9%	33.6%	-3.7%
Fair health	10.1%	9%	-1.1%	12.7%	-3.7%
Bad health	2.8%	3.1%	0.3%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	14.9%	12.5%	-2.4%	18.2%	-5.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.3%	9.1%	-3.2%	9.6%	-0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.6%	13.6%	-6.0%	13.4%	0.2%
Apprenticeship	5.1%	5.3%	0.2%	5.3%	0.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.2%	20.1%	6.9%	16.9%	3.2%
Degree or Similar	28.9%	36%	7.1%	33.8%	2.2%
Other	6%	3.4%	-2.6%	2.8%	0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.7%	0.2%
Indian	0%	1.3%	1.3%	3.1%	-1.8%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
White	99.3%	96.2%	-3.1%	81.4%	14.8%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94.8%	94.7%	-0.1%	83.2%	11.5%
European Union	2.8%	2.2%	-0.6%	6.1%	-3.9%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	5.6%	-4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	0.3%	0.0%
British Overseas	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.4%	94.4%	1.0%	83.2%	11.2%
10+ Years	2.1%	5%	2.9%	9.8%	-4.8%
2-5 Years	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	3.5%	0.3%	-3.2%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.4%	76.7%	11.7%
Ireland	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Lithuania	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	8.2%	13.5%	-5.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.9%	37.2%	8.7%
Christian	50%	46.2%	3.8%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Muslim	0.6%	6.5%	-5.9%
Not answered	3.1%	6.0%	-2.9%

Safety

Is Barcombe Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barcombe Road was 29.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.5% lower than the Preston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Barcombe Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Preston and the 104th lowest crime rate of 468 local areas in Torbay .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£42,700

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in TQ3 1PZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Barcombe Road are based on 186 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Torbay.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Barcombe Road, Preston, Paignton, TQ3 1PZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for TQ3 1PZ

Average Price
£376,937

Semi-Detached
£381,573

Terraced
£387,098

Detached
£375,600

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Barcombe Road

Average Price
£325,144

Semi-Detached
£330,502

Terraced
£404,454

Detached
£345,856

Flats/Maisonettes
£193,312

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Barcombe Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Conifers, 43 Barcombe Road, Paignton, Torbay Detached, an established residential building	£430,000	2025-10-24	£432,820
29 Barcombe Road, Paignton, Torbay Detached, an established residential building	£470,000	2025-10-07	£473,082
21 Barcombe Road, Paignton, Torbay Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2025-03-28	£290,000
Conifers, 43 Barcombe Road, Paignton, Torbay Detached, an established residential building	£247,000	2024-05-31	£249,986
45 Barcombe Road, Paignton, Torbay Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2020-12-18	£419,696

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for TQ3 1PZ

Employment

TQ3 1PZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

TQ3 1PZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	68
Retired	66
Self-Employed	33
Part-Time Employee	31
Looking after home or family	15
Other	12
Student (economically inactive)	12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Unemployed	8

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Education	18
Construction	15
Human health and social work activities	13
Other	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Manufacturing	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Real estate activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Information and communication	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oldway Primary School Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SY	- not rated	715 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oldway Primary School Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SY	3out of 4	715 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic School Cecil Road , TQ3 2SH	- not rated	847 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sacred Heart Catholic School Cecil Road , TQ3 2SH	3out of 4	847 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Foxhole Junior School Pimm Road , TQ3 3XA	- not rated	1,464 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Paignton Academy Waterleat Road , TQ3 3WA	- not rated	2,288 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Paignton Community and Sports College Waterleat Road , TQ3 3WA	- not rated	2,288 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL	3out of 4	3,759 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Torquay Boys' Grammar School Shiphay Manor Drive , TQ2 7EL	- not rated	3,759 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Torquay Girls Grammar School 30 Shiphay Lane , TQ2 7DY	- not rated	3,952 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
South Devon College Vantage Point , Long Road TQ4 7EJ	- not rated	4,080 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brunel School 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL	2out of 4	719 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Torbay PRU Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SZ	- not rated	750 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Torhill @ the Polsham Centre 25 Higher Polsham Road , TQ3 2SZ	- not rated	750 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Torbay School 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL	- not rated	812 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Brunel Academy 170b Torquay Road , TQ3 2AL	- not rated	812 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Big Baps	30-32 Manor Road	755 yd
The Bright Bean	319 Torquay Road	884 yd
Garden Cafe	Preston Baptist Church, Old Torquay Road	888 yd
Tandoori Nights	286 Torquay Road	933 yd
The Four Seasons Cafe	345 Torquay Road	964 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Old Manor Inn	10 Old Torquay Road	734 yd
8 Ball Bar & Sports	3 Manor Corner, Manor Road	737 yd
Oatlands Club	37 Woodland Park	784 yd
Ship Inn	26 Manor Road	833 yd
Preston Conservative Club	299 Torquay Road	884 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Oldway Tearooms	Oldway Mansion, Torquay Road	516 yd
Ocean Wild Fish Bar	1c Old Torquay Road	670 yd
Nads Baps	36 Upper Manor Road	697 yd
Golden Sands	247 Torquay Road	745 yd
KFC	Borough Road	764 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Pembroke House, 266-268 Torquay Road		890 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Torbay Indoor Bowls Association TORQUAY ROAD	indoor bowls	605 yd
Oldway Public Park (Closed) Torquay Road	tennis courts	628 yd
Oldway Primary School HIGHER POLSHAM ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	689 yd
Torbay School TORQUAY ROAD		718 yd
St Paul'S Church Hall Torquay Road		792 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	228.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.